Abstract: I wanted to see if a parameter in a pure virtual function was ever used in any of the implementations. Learn how to do it. Is this parameter dead? It’s probably…
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Use Case: Mixed Language Legacy Code Management by the US Air Force
Executive Summary At the heart of the United States Air Force Material Command’s software maintenance operations, SciTools’ Understand software emerges as an essential tool, particularly when tasked with the upkeep of legacy…
Add Comments When the Code Can’t Explain Itself
TLDR The one certain time you should add comments to code is when the code can’t or doesn’t explain itself. Adding Comments I read a lot of code. And thus, I read…
Understand Desktops Around the World
We are asking for pictures of your desktop setups, and you are delivering! Scroll down to check out some of our favorites so far. But first… Did you know there are hundreds…
Scoping a Refactoring Effort for My Boss
TLDR You’ve been asked to consider replacing 2 open source modules–here is how to use Understand’s Architectures and Dependency analysis to let your boss know how much effort/risk this will entail. Details…
Using Architectures to Easily Track Dependencies on Open Source
Using Architectures to Easily Track Dependencies on Open Source
Understand as a Code Paradigm
Abstract: Understand looks and acts a lot like an IDE, but don’t be deceived. The real power of Understand comes from the way it represents your code and the solutions you can…
Adding ChatGPT and AI to Understand
Creating an easy plugin that uses OpenAI to explain your code
9 Techniques That Help You Safely Work With Legacy Code
Success with legacy code relies on only making changes to code you understand. Here are 9 systematic approaches that will help you UNDERSTAND your legacy code.